Mr. Verlon T Mealor

Verlon was born in Toccoa, Georgia on November 23, 1935 to the late T.H. "Hoyt" and Ruth Nalley Mealor. In his youth he enjoyed camping and listening to music, especially gospel and country music. Verlon served his country in the U.S. Navy.

Verlon is survived by his three children: Teri Garrett (Roger), Tami Looper (Keith), and Tonya Perritt (James); two step-children: Cathy Vines (Ron) and Linda Harrison (Brian); 6 grandchildren: Jaymie Anderson (Erik), Jeremy Garrett (Marie), Kyle Perritt, Jonathan Garrett (Keshia), Justin Perritt, Tyler Mealor (Frida Duran); 6 step-grandchildren: Melonee Willis (Justin), Leanna Purdue, Natasha Fletcher (Nigel), Kirbi Bliss, Shelby Murphy (Craig), Grace Johnson (Asjuwon); 9 great-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; one sister: Christine McGraw; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Verlon was preceded in death by his wife: Shelby Jean Mealor; one step-son: Greg Chappell; one grandson: Joshua Garrett; one brother: Edward Mealor; and two sisters: Barbara Harper and Debbie Evatt.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Cedar Rock Baptist Church. 1667 Cedar Rock Church Rd, Easley, SC 29640.

Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 12:45 PM prior to the service at Cedar Rock Baptist Church.

The family will be at their respective homes.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. www.heart.org/donate

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.